Restaurants in Christchurch, Burton Bradstock, Wareham and more are among the best in Dorset for outdoor seating and views

An award-winning business owner who is known for creating unique ‘never done before’ preserves has opened a new store in Bridport

Bridport and Lyme Regis weather: Sunny spells and highs up to 31°C forecast 10–13 July. High pollen levels expected—hay fever sufferers advised to take care.

An iconic building in Lyme Regis that has been derelict for more than 30 years is to be given a new lease of life

Local people are being warned that Dorset and Wiltshire face exceptionally difficult wildfire conditions this weekend, due to the continued hot and dry weather.

A popular sports facility which is continuing to be blighted by antisocial behaviour is to continue to be locked in the town

Women who are perimenopausal, menopausal, or post-menopausal are invited to a Dorset Menopause picnic at Poundbury to gather, connect, and share their experiences.

The release of a Disney live-action remake and a new instalment in a supernatural horror series are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

The UK will get a partial solar eclipse followed by shooting stars in super-rare double sky show on August 12 - here's where to see it

The scheme will eventually cover Morrisons’ network of approximately 500 supermarkets.

Businesses in west Dorset say they are braced for another hit to trade as overnight closures on the A35 return - and one pub landlord is now planning to gather its own evidence on how the works are carried out.

South West Water is set to begin work this autumn on a major investment project in Lyme Regis to help reduce the use of storm overflows and protect the quality of its bathing waters.

Plans for a town centre pub that has ruffled feathers with residents in Bridport have been discussed again as its public consultation draws to a close

There are reports of severe delays to traffic on the A35 in Bridport

VIDEO footage shows the scale of a farmland fire which destroyed 20 football pitches worth of crops.

Dorset beachgoers have shared painful memories of stepping on weever fish

The countdown is on for an outdoor cinema experience set for Lyme Regis

Tributes have been paid following the death of one of Bridport’s most beloved members of the community

The RSPCA is renewing its appeal for people to not forget wildlife as another heatwave brings soaring temperatures across many parts of the country.

A local parkrun is set to celebrate its 300th event this weekend

Local charity West Dorset Wilding is inviting people to share views on plans to release wild beavers into Brit Valley, as part of a public consultation.

A Dorset-born solicitor has returned to her roots after more than a decade away to help local families navigate some of life’s most important decisions.

Dog and cat owners could soon find it easier to compare vet prices, avoid surprise bills and challenge poor service under the biggest shake-up of the veterinary sector in 60 years.

Flying Ant Day is likely to take place between July and August in 2026, but what are the potential dates?

A fire has broken out on farmland near Kingston Russell in west Dorset at least 30 firefighters are tackling the blaze across 30 acres of farmland

Two arrests have been made in efforts to tackle anti-social driving in West Bay

A bike used by a firefighter to respond to emergencies which was stolen from a garage has been found

A BRIDPORT restaurant is seeking consent to add a retractable canopy to its town centre frontage.

A public appeal has been launched to help trace the next of kin of an 83-year-old man

Advice has been issue to rough sleepers as temperatures are set to surpass 30°C

CAMPSITES, historic buildings, farm sites, homes and planning proposals for rural businesses across the Bridport and Beaminster area have been decided by Dorset Council.

A warning has been issued to beachgoers in Dorset to stay alert for venomous weever fish hiding beneath the sand

Dorset Council and Litter Free Dorset urge retailers to suspend disposable barbecue sales during extreme heat.

The Srebrenica Memorial Flag will be flown over County Hall in Dorchester on 11 July to mark the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica Massacre and to commemorate all those who were killed, suffered, or were displaced during the genocide in and around S...

The shigella infection, which causes severe diarrhoea and stomach pain, has been identified as a "distinct public health threat” by experts.

Coneygar Lodge Care Home in Bridport hosted the event on Saturday, July 4, in aid of Julia’s House, Lantern Trust, and Dorset Mind, and raised £1,231.

Little Green Change delivered tailored work experience weeks for 2 x Year 10 and 2 x Year 12 students from The Woodroffe School.

The penalty comes after communications regulator Ofcom uncovered a 'widespread' and 'often deliberate' pattern of call-handling failures

A teenager has been left in a life-threatening condition following a crash

A section of the A35 remains closed after a crash.

A pillar of the community in Bridport who served the town for over a decade has sadly passed away

Two air ambulances have been scrambled to an incident in Bridport

Organisers of an annual Sausage and Cider Festival have enjoyed another year of success as hundreds gathered in Lyme Regis to celebrate

The Met Office has shared when the current July 2026 heatwave is going to end, amid amber heat health alerts being issued for some areas

Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show, held at Moor Farm, Knights in the Bottom attracted steam enthusiasts, families and day‑trippers from the local area and beyond

Residents in Lyme Regis are being urged to dial 999 as anti-social behaviour continues in town

A familiar boat washed up on the beach in West Bay

This beautiful little Dorset beach used to be at West Bay Harbour but sadly, it is no more

PERFORMANCE targets are still being missed in several areas at Dorset Council – despite a broadly positive report at the end of the 2025/26 financial year.

Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election as he denies wrongdoing over allegations about financial support.